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Sitting backstage after a Guildford performance on April 15, 1971, Gabriel outlined Genesis’s history for the benefit of British weekly pop/rock music newspaper Melody Maker.

“This is approximately our home town so we were very pleased at our reception tonight,” he explained.

“Three of the present band were all at school together and when we made the first LP I was at Charterhouse.

“It’s taken a long time but we’ve always been optimistic about the band.”

Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins rehearsing at the Chiddingfold Club

A few years later, Collins married Andrea Bertorelli in September 25, 1975, at St Joseph’s church in Epsom - the same year he became the face of Genesis when Mr Gabriel left the band to embark on a solo career.

Guildford Town Hall and the church in Shalford witnessed the beginning of his second marriage on August 04, 1984.

After calling Shalford home for many years, Mr Collins moved to Loxwood.

Of his return next year, the singer said: “I thought I would retire quietly. But thanks to the fans, my family and support from some extraordinary artists I have rediscovered my passion for music and performing.

“It’s time to do it all again and I’m excited. It just feels right.”

Genesis ahead of a concert in Saratoga Springs, New York, in August 1982

Tickets for the five shows went on presale on Tuesday October 18 at 9am for O2 customers, and Wednesday October 19 at 9am for Live Nation members.

The general sale begins on Friday October 21 at 9am.

Tickets for all five shows and tickets release can be purchased from the Phil Collins Ticketmaster page here .